(Natural News) According to the American Skin Association, allergic reactions caused by poison ivy and similar plants affect a whopping 50 million people in America annually. If you’re suffering from poison ivy rash, use natural remedies like aloe vera or oatmeal to relieve your condition. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) The leaves, stems, and roots of poison ivy all contain […]

(Natural News) Prepping involves more than just your survival gear and a stockpile of supplies. When SHTF, being physically fit can help improve your chances of surviving. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preppers should invest as much time in their physical fitness as in their preps. After all, you need to be strong enough to lift supplies or […]

(Natural News) When dealing with an injury, the first thing you need to do is stop the bleeding. If you’re in the city, you can expect medical help to arrive sooner. If you’re in a rural area, however, you may be looking at significantly longer response times. In a medical emergency, time isn’t on your […]

(Natural News) Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the […]

(Natural News) Before you pursue your homesteading dreams, you will need land — and finding the perfect land isn’t easy. You might be considering to buy a piece of land within your state; it is your comfort zone after all. However, the start to a successful homesteading is planning. Hold off on buying land for […]

(Natural News) Hypothermia is a deadly condition that develops in cold temperatures. Preppers must know how to prevent it from happening in the first place – and how to treat it. When a person’s core body temperature drops below 95 F (35 C), he undergoes hypothermia. Dehydration and starvation increase the risk of the condition. […]

(Natural News) Decades of innovation and technological advancement have led to a society that relies heavily on electronic gadgets. These electronics play a role in almost every aspect of human life and are vital to the survival of some individuals. Now, imagine all of that technology disappearing in the blink of an eye. That is what […]

(Natural News) The world is a dangerous place and disaster can strike at any given moment. From earthquakes, runaway trucks, to even random trigger-happy strangers, bad things will happen and you need to be prepared for it. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t prepared for the worst because most operate with the mindset that everything is going to be […]

(Natural News) Growing your own food can be challenging, especially when you can just buy from grocery stores and market places. But one of the most rewarding things about it is knowing what goes (and doesn’t go) into your food, making sure that you and your family eat only the cleanest foods without a trace […]

(Natural News) Also called the pot-in-pot refrigerator, the zeer system is a simple but important technology. It is easy to make at home and will help preserve food and drink in hot weather without needing electricity. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) To make a zeer pot, get two clay pots with solid bottoms that are big enough to hold […]